Deputy Head of College @UofGSocSci & Assistant Vice Principal @UofGlasgow. Editor @EconObservatory. Chair @scotfisccomm. Retired piper. Views my own etc.
The share of the population receiving disability payments in the UK has increased across all ages between 2020 and 2025, but has increased more in Scotland. This Insight discusses these trends and possible reasons why. Read it here: https://t.co/wsNya2mrtm
‘Capital’ spending is investment in public infrastructure like roads, schools and hospitals. We explain why this is important for the economy and public services, and the outlook for capital spending in our new Insight. Read it here: https://t.co/ALFOVqWs4m
📢 We are looking forward to giving evidence to the Finance and Public Administration Committee tomorrow at 09:30
Watch live via the @ScotParl website: https://t.co/mHg3YaM8mK
Come along to our upcoming in person event exploring "What Scotland’s finances mean for the next parliament" 💬📊
👉Register now to secure your place: https://t.co/KkGHyKapQB...
We have published our forecasts that accompany the Scottish Government’s 2026-27 Budget announcement. Read them here: https://t.co/RrlazPQnRI.
A quick thread on some of the headline messages below 🧵 (1/10)
We have a couple of really great online events coming up this week - still time to sign up to attend. For more info visit https://t.co/uYsU7Bro40 to register email [email protected]
We are today launching a new SFC Insights series. These Insights will provide brief summaries of our work and role as Scotland’s Independent Fiscal Institution.
Read our first Insight here: https://t.co/5LVcPyreX7
We are often asked “how is the Scottish Budget funded?”
As we get ready for the Scottish Budget next week, today’s Insight considers the various funding elements that make up the Scottish Budget.
Read it here: https://t.co/fJBBqYsj8O...
We're all delighted to welcome our two new Commissioners to @scotfisccomm - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini. Both bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role.
A huge thanks too for our retiring commissioners Professors David Ulph and Francis Breedon!
We've two new Commissioners - Dr Eleanor Ryan and Justine Riccomini start with us today, as Professor David Ulph and Professor Francis Breedon stand down at the end of their terms.
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In the final episode of our Key Figures series, Mairi Spowage speaks to Professor in Economics at the Adam Smith Business School, and previous director of the Fraser of Allander Institute, @ProfGraemeRoy.
Listen here: https://t.co/Qe4l03JbJL
We’ve just published our Fiscal Sustainability Perspectives paper considering how climate change mitigation could affect the Scottish Government’s fiscal sustainability. Read it here: https://t.co/WL7cOYLUU7
This thread summarises some key points from the report. 1/4
Tomorrow at 09:30, we will appear at @SP_FinancePAC to give evidence on our latest publications. Watch live on Scottish Parliament TV: https://t.co/iRYswKGWs7
The #UK needs to translate its plans for long-term economic #growth into a clear set of priorities in order to reverse current trends and end the 15 years of poor #productivity it has experienced 📈
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@TPIProductivity
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There's still time to register for the LeadHERship Retreat.
This 2-day retreat in Glasgow aims to boost your executive presence and accelerate your career growth. The programme is designed for women by women.
Learn more: https://t.co/o8igiBJa1N.